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Patent GB-190603806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Lining Cardboard and the like Material
Inventor: ROWBOTHAM THOMAS
Filed: 1906-02-16
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 3806. Rowbotham, T., Booth, S., and Clegg, R. Feb. 16. Feeding sheets.- In a machine for lining cardboard or like material with tissue paper &c., and for cutting the same i n t o predetermined lengths, separate sheets of cardboard are fed by fingers n', Fig. 1, attached to slides m<1> reciprocated by link-work connexion l<1>, h, z<4>, z from a cam f, which is loosely mounted on a rotating shaft T, and driven intermittently by engagement with h a ratchet-wheel secured,on that shaft.
Patent GB-190608665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Composing Sticks.
Inventor: SCHILLA OTTO
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 8665. Challis, J. April 10. Enamelling.-Consists of a process for shading letters and other advertising-devices, especially those which are enamelled. A stencil is placed over the letter or device so as to leave exposed the edges to be shaded, and a vitrifiable colour is sprayed on. When two or more shadings are required, the letter or device is placed under other stencils so that a smaller part is exposed, and another colour is sprayed on. When the letter or device has been shaded to the desired extent, the colours are fixed by firing. The stencils are preferably made of a ductile metal such as lead or tin so that they can be curved to take the shape of a letter or device which is not flat.
Patent GB-190609358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Charging Boxes.
Inventor: TAYLOR CLARENCE LANDFEAR
Filed: 1906-04-20
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 9358. Taylor, C. L. April 20, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Charging.-A charging- box for furnaces is provided at the rear end with a pocket to receive the head of the charging-bar which contains a locking- bar for securing it to the box, 'Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of one end of the box 1 with the charging-bar 4 secured thereto, and Fig. 4 shows an horizontal section of the box end with the charging- bar in position, but not locked. The pocket which receives the head of the charging-bar is formed by the rear plate 9 of the box, forwardly projecting side plates 9<c>, and a front plate 3. Inclined flanges 10 upon the plates 9<c> form a seating for either of the inclined faces 11, 12, Fig. 6, on the head 8 of the charging-bar, while the rear flat face. of the head engages with the inner face of the front plate 3. The latter is provided with lateral slots 5, to receive the locking-bar 7, which is connected to a rod passing through the charging-bar to a point near the operator's hand. To secure the charging- bar to the box, the head 8 is seated in the pocket, and the sliding locking-bar 7 is moved rearwardly into the lateral slots 5.
Patent GB-190614041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Suspension of Electric and other Lamps and other Articles.
Inventor: WUNDERLICH ADOLPH
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 14,041. Wunderlich, A., and Hughes, G. A. June 19. Disengaging couplings and devices; cranes.-Relates to the suspension of lamps and other articles requiring to be periodically lowered for cleaning &c, as described in Specification No. 10,728, A.D. 1905, and consists in adapting such mechanism to standards or brackets in which there is no clear space below the lamp. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the upper part of a lamp standard to which the invention is applied, and Fig. 3 is a detailed view of the means for locking the lamp to the frame. The hinged frame a is mounted in a loop b on the standard, and carries a pair of trunnions d on which the lamp holder c is swung. This holder is fitted with suitable means for receiving and automatically locking the lamp when raised, and automatically releasing the lamp when it is to be lowered. In the construction shown, the trunnions d are extended towards the centre and have slots e into which the pins f on the plug are guided by inclines i during ascent of the lamp. Further hauling on the rope swings the frame a into vertical position so that the slots e are removed from under the pins f. The frame a is locked to the fixed framing b by a hinged plug m engaging the other member l of an automatic locking and releasing device, e.g. of the nature described in the Specification referred to.
Patent GB-190617528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cycle Tools Bags.
Inventor: BETTERIDGE ALFRED JEROME
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 17,528. Betteridge, A. J. Aug. 3. Bags.-The ends E of tool bags for cyclists are flanged as at. e<1>, the sides S being sewn to the flange. In a bag for attaching to the frame of the bicycle, the ends and bottom may consist of a similarly flanged strip.
Patent GB-190622635-A (GB)
Title: Valve Arrangement for Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Filed: 1906-10-12
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 22,635. Expansion Sprinkler Syndicate, Fiddes, J., and Watt, J. F. Oct, 12. Sprinklers, automatic.-Relates to a valve arrangement applicable to both wet and dry pipe systems, and adapted to be used either as a differential valve or an equilibrium valve. The distribution piping B leading to the sprinklers, and a pipe C leading to the main, are connected to a junction A, which contains a differential valve D, D', the upper piston D having a larger exposed face than the lower piston D'. In the case of a dry-pipe system, which may be of the kind described in Specification No. 2772, A.D. 1904, a four-way cock H is in the position shown, and water passes from the pipe C, through a pipe G, the cock H, and a passage h to a chamber I above the valve D, the valve D' being thus retained on its seat. A stop valve K is normally held on its seat by the pressure of compressed air in piping Q acting upon a diaphragm M ; on escape of the air, the valve K opens, allowing the water to flow to an outlet L, and the pressure in the chamber I is relieved, so that the valve D' opens and allows water to flow into the distribution piping B. In converting to a wet-pipe system, the cock H is turned so as to disconnect the pipe G and the passage to the outlet L. The pressure on the piston D then exhausts through a pipe 0, and the valve D, D' lifts so as to admit water to the piping B. When the latter is filled, the valve acts as an equilibrium valve.
Patent GB-190626495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Supplying and Atomising of several Fluids for Carburetters of Explosion Engines.
Inventor: LONGUEMARE LEON
Filed: 1906-11-22
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 26,495. Longuemare [nÚe Lechesne], A. A. Nov. 22. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in and pumps for. A carburettor in which two liquids are sprayed by a compressed gaseous fluid comprises a spraying - nozzle having three separate chambers 16, 28, and 19, respectively connected to the compressed - air pipe 12, oil pipe 2, and water pipe 3 on the one hand, and with ducts 33, 34, 32, and 30 leading to the annular orifice 31 on the other. The gaseous fluid may be supplied from any source but it is preferred to use a flexible-chamber air-pump Fig. 5, which is worked by the variation of pressure in the suction pipe 35 of the carburettor acting upon the plate 39. Air is drawn into the annular pumping-chamber 42 through a-valve 44 and is expelled into the pipe 12. The carburettor may work by suction, and it may be used for spraying water into air for supporting combustion in engines driven by water gas, blast-furnace gas, or lighting gas. It is, equally applicable to reciprocating engines and turbines.
Patent GB-190700049-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inhaler for use in Cases of Asthma and other Affections of the Bronchial Organs.
Inventor: POTTER HENRY
Filed: 1907-01-01
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 49. Potter, H., Clarke, C. G., Potter, H. A., and Wren, R. C., [trading as Potter & Clarke]. Jan. 1. Fumigating; inhalers.-An appliance for the inhalation of fumes produced by burning powders &c. consists of a conical vessel A hinged to a base-plate F, with which it makes a tight joint by means of a beaded edge E which engages with the turned-up edge F<1> of the base-plate. The material to be burnt is placed in a saucer G riveted to the base-plate, air for combustion being admitted through apertures D in the conical vessel. Handles H, H<1> facilitate the opening and closing of the inhaler when hot.
Patent GB-190702161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Gates
Inventor: CAMPBELL HERSCHEL PLESS
Filed: 1907-01-28
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 2161. Campbell, H. P. July 30, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gate opening and closing apparatus.-A railway gate, swinging vertically on a pivot, is operated by mechanism actuated by the car wheels, and means are provided for limiting the motion of the gate and for reducing friction. Two posts C are mounted on adjacent sleepers, or with their ends embedded in the ground. The gate consists of a mast D, to which are pivoted pickets E, pointed at the top and provided at their lower ends with eyes which are connected to the strips 3 by eye-bolts 2. The rear portion of the mast has a recess c<1> to take an antifriction roller H, which is retained therein by a guard I. Extending parallel to the rails is a rocking plate J, bevelled at its ends and at one edge, and pivoted at K. Arms L, attached to its under surface, are connected by links to a crank N on a crank-shaft carried in bearings either above or below the sleepers. The crank-shaft has a long crank-arm P carrying the roller H, the angle between the cranks N, P being such that the mast D is normally in the horizontal position; but when the plate J is depressed by the wheel flanges of a passing train, the parts assume the position shown, thereby locking the mast D in an approximately vertical position. The rocking plate is returned to its normal position by coil springs j attached to the sleepers. The rocking plate is long enough to remain in engagement with the wheel flanges of one truck until engaged by those of the next.
Patent GB-190704034-A (GB)
Title: Stopping Mechanism for use in connection with Reversing Gears on Washing Machines.
Inventor: BRAHAM WALTER ERNEST
Filed: 1907-02-18
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 4034. Braham, W. E. Feb. 18. Washing-machines.-The stopping-mechanism of a rotary washing-machine is so arranged that by pulling over a tumbler, the machine always stops with the door in the inner cylinder opposite that in the outer. A spur-wheel B, driving the inner cylinder, is fitted with a cam H which may act on a tumbler I pivoted to a lever J fulcrumed at K, so that when the tumbler is at the highest point ofthe cam, the two doors of the machine are directly opposite each other. As the lever J moves inwards, it actuates the brake mechanism L, M, and when it is in its extreme inward position, the brake exerts its maximum effect and the machine is stopped with the doors opposite each other. Simultaneously, the driving-belts are shifted from a fixed pulley D' to loose pulleys D, D', by either of the following methods. (1) In machines of the type shown in Figs. 1 and 2, where a worm-wheel E<1> which drives a cam G actuating belt-shifters F, may be lifted out of engagement with a continuously running worm E, the farther end of the lever J actuates, by a bar Q, a system of levers R, R<1>, Q<1> in such a manner that as the bar Q moves outwards, the ends of the levers R, R<1> approach each other, thereby;raising a plate N attached to the wheel E', and lifting the wheel E' out of action. One or the other of the levers R, R<1> then strikes an extension piece 0, attached to the reversing-cam G and the belt-shifters F, and moves it inwards till, at the moment when the tumbler I rests upon the highest part of the cam H, the piece 0 is just clasped by both levers R, R<1> and the belts are on the loose pulleys D, D'. (2) In machines of the type shown in Figs. 6 and 7, where the wheel E<1> is fixed, and the cam G is thrown out of action by removing,a a lever which rests, while the machine is running, in a recess in the head of the cam G, a slight modification is made. The levers R, R<1> have wedgeshaped ends, as shown in Fig. 5<A>, and as they close together under the action of the lever J, the wedgeshaped ends first raise the lever S out of its notch in the cam G and then move it and the carrier F<1> for the belt-shifters into such a position that, as before, when the tumbler I rests on the top part of the cam, the belt-shifters F have moved the belts to the loose pulleys.
Patent GB-190708370-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Apparatus for Preparing and Discharging the Contents of Beer Barrels and the like.
Inventor: PEALLING THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 8370. Pealling, T. W. April 10. Direct air-pressure apparatus.-In preparing the contents of beer barrels and the like, a partlyemptied barrel j, Fig. 1, is connected to a full barrel k. Passing through the plug b are tubes a, c, the latter of which is connected through a tap d to a flexible tubef. The flexible tube is attached to a hollow boring-tool o, which enters the bung m. When the taps q, d are both open, the pressure in the barrel k is reduced and that in the barrel j increased. Instead of the plug band pair of tubes, the bung shown in Fig. 3 may be employed having the india-rubber packing i, tap r, and tube g. Fig. 4 shows a hollow spile which may be used for the barrel k.
Patent GB-190708884-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutting Implement for use in Tapping Rubber and other Latex Yielding Trees.
Inventor: BOUSTEAD LAWRENCE TWENTYMAN
Filed: 1907-04-17
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 8884. Boustead, L. T. April 17. Spokeshares and like tools.-An implement for tapping rubber and other latex-yielding trees comprises a blade holder A, Fig. 1, provided with a handle B, and a T-shaped blade or cutter C secured to the holder by a setscrew D. The cross port of the cutter has the ends C<3>, Fig. 4, bent at an angle and sharpened at both ends, and the front edge C<4> and the two back edges C<5> are also sharpened. The holder A has four arms A<2> extending to, and shielding, the cutting-edges of the blade. On one side of the holder are projecting pins E, or their equivalents for regulating the depth of the cut and the angle at which the blade is used. The blade may be fixed on either side of the holder, so as to bring the pins E into, or out of, use as required.
Patent GB-190714649-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Battery.
Inventor: WYDTS ALFRED
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 14,649. Wydts, A., and Jeudi, F. June 28, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Primary batteries.-A carbon rod A, passing through a rubber stopper B in the cover C, dips into a mixture of pyrolusite and carbon F in an asbestos cloth bag E. The electrolyte is dilute sulphuric acid, into which dips a zinc G passing through an opening a in the cover. A gas-exit tube d passes through a rubber stopper c in a hole b.
Patent GB-190719010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Collecting Devices for Dynamo Electric Machines
Inventor: WALKER MILES
Filed: 1907-08-23
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 19,010. Walker, M. Aug. 23. Commutators of the type described in Specification No. 5450, A.D. 1906, having flanged or grooved bearing- surfaces for the collecting -brushes, are built up of sections 1, 2, Fig. 1, placed end to end, each section comprising a number of commutator segments forming one or more flanges or grooves. Each section is held in position by rings 5, 6 which enter notches in the sides thereof and are connected together by bolts 8. Each segment of the section 1 is provided with a lug 14 having a forked extremity, into which enters the extremity of a corresponding lug 17 attached to the opposite segment of the other section of the commutator ; the two lugs may be joined by soldering. The securing-rings 5, 6 between adjacent sections may be replaced by a single ring. The lugs 14, 17 may be wedge-shaped, so that, when the sections are built up on the shaft, they engage with one another to provide a good contact. The mica or other insulating-material separating the segments of each section may be interleaved with that of adjacent sections so as to prevent the lugs of one section of the commutator from making contact with one another.
Patent GB-190723555-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Advertising Device.
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN ROGERSON
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 23,555. Martin, J. R. Oct. 25. Advertising ;displaying.-Relates to apparatus of, the class in which advertisements &c. are alternately, displayed and concealed by means of moviug shutters with openings therein. A casing A, A' is provided at the ends with grooves, in which shutters E move up and down in front of the sides of the casing. The shutters E are preferably connected by cords H, H<1> passing over pulleys J, J<1>, but may move independently, and are operated by cams G on a shaft F. In the shutters E are openings E<1 >through which advertisements attached to the casing A, or objects placed on shelves C within the casing which is provided with windows, can be seen intermittently. Advertisements may be attached to the shutters between the openings E<1>. Lamps P may be placed within the casing and controlled by switches operated by the shutters, or by hand switches. The apparatus may be placed on wheels and the shutters operated from the axles thereof, as shown.
Patent GB-190723801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Water Heaters.
Inventor: CONDON EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-10-28
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 23,801. Condon, E. J. Nov. 1, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Switches.- To prevent arcing in an electric water heater when the switches are closed, the terminals are connected through switches y<3>, y<9> and also through an automatic switch m, Fig. 5, placed in a water connexion, such as the inlet pipe h<3>. The switches y<3>, y<9> are closed before the switch m by blades as shown in Fig. 1, carried by a wheel mounted on the spindle of the supply valve f. The switch m consists of a movable terminal m', which normally rests against a stop m<2> but is moved by the flow of water into contact with the other terminal m<3>.
Patent GB-190801427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Space Telegraphy.
Inventor: FOREST LEE DE
Filed: 1908-01-21
Granted: 1908-04-30
Abstract: 1427. Forest, L. de. Jan, 29, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to improvements in the wave-detector for wireless telegraphy described in Specification No. 5258,'A.D. 1906, in which the sensitive element is a gaseous medium maintained in a condition of molecular activity by heat radiations. In the arrangement shown, the filament F, heated by the battery A, and the electrode b, are arranged in a local battery circuit containing the telephone T. The resonant circuit I2, C is connected to the filament F and to a conducting gridshaped member a arranged between the electrodes F, b. The condenser C' prevents the formation of a difference of potential between the parts a, b. In a modified construction, the heated filament is arranged between the two other members. The parts a, b, F are enclosed in an evacuated vessel, as shown.
Patent GB-190815324-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Disinfection of Rooms, the Killing of Rats and the Extinguishing of Fire.
Inventor: BAUDRY AUGUSTE
Filed: 1908-07-20
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 15,324. Baudry, A., and Bordigoni, V. July 20. Fire-extinguishing by gases.-Apparatus for extinguishing fires, disinfecting rooms, &c. by means of air deprived of the bulk of its oxygen and mixed with an irrespirable gas such as carbon or sulphur dioxide comprises a fan, heating-apparatus, and means for supplying and bringing the gases together. A fan g draws air from the room to be treated through a pipe 1, heating-coils, a pipe 2, and a chamber m ; at the same time atmospheric air deprived of its oxygen is drawn from a throttled valve u and heated pipes q. This mixture is forced through a chamber o, where it is mixed with the sulphur dioxide or other suitable gas admitted from steel bottles through valves x, and passes into the room through tubes joined to the connexions p. When the operation is completed, the gases are withdrawn through the tube n of the chamber m, and discharged into the atmosphere through the pipe-connexions p.
Patent GB-190818164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: PFEIFFER HANS
Filed: 1908-08-29
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 18,164. Pfeiffer, H. Aug. 29. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic.- A puncture-preventing shield which is held in position between the cover and the air-tube when the tyre is inflated comprises overlapping arched sections of steel or other sheet metal, which are formed with constricted ends a to present an even exterior surface, and with tubular edges a<3> to receive discontinuous wires b, the ends b<1> of the wires meeting at the centre of one of the sections. The sections may be covered on one or both sides with canvas, rubber, &c. and may be thickened at the tread. The curvature of the sections, which do not extend to the rim, may be varied, and, in some cases, they may be nearly flat. The wires b may be each fixed in one of the tubes a<3>.
Patent GB-190820884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Driving Nails or like Fasteners.
Filed: 1908-10-03
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 20,884. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Oct. 3. Nailing.-Relates particularly to machines for nailing Louis or other light heels, and consists in the provision of means for varying the inclination and direction in which the nails are driven by varying their position in the nail passages through which the drivers work, and further, in the provision of means for holding the nails in their chambers approximately parallel to each other and for simultaneously moving them transversely of the chambers into different plrallel positions. The invention is described as applied to a well-known type of machine in which a gang of drivers 9, Fig. 2, reciprocate through passages 8 in a nail block 7. The heel is supported between a crossbar 22 and a latch 25 against a pressure or face plate 13, which is recessed into, so as to be flush with, the under surface ot the blocK 7. Between the plate 13 and the block 7 are slidably mounted two rectangular nail deflecting and guiding plates 11, 12, which are formed respectively with countersunk nail holes 110, 120 corresponding in size and relative location to the passages 8, and also to countersunk holes 130 in the plate 13. An adjustable leaf-spring 14 is secured to the front side of the nail block to engage the protruding ends of the plates 11, 12, while an adjustable coil spring 16 is secured in the nail holder in line with, and so as to engage the rear end of, the plate 12. The nail holes 120, 130 are so arranged that, when the front ends of both plates 11, 12 bear against the spring 14, the holes will be so far out of register as to leave only an approximately elliptical shaped passage, as shown in Fig. 6, corresponding in shape to the cross-section of the pointed ends of the nails. When the plates are in this position, the nails are inclined as shown in Fig. 2, their front sides bearing against the front sides of the holes 110, and their rear sides bearing against the rear sides of the holes 120. By varying the tension of the spring 14 so that it balances, overcomes, or is overbalanced by, the tension of the spring 16, new conditions of equilibrium are obtained, and the plates 11, 12 slide under the action of the springs and the pressure of the nails against the holes 110, 120 into positions such that all nails are held perpendicularly, or are inclined away from, or towards, the heel breast. When the drivers descend, the plates 11, 12 slide relatively to each other, and when the heads of the nails pass through the plates the holes 110, 120 are practically in register. If the nails are only required to be driven in one direction one deflecting plate provided with suitable counterbalanced springs is used.